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The Altadena Libraries will be closed Friday, Oct. 6, for staff development.

Altadena Library Foundation Taste of 'Dena Update

The Altadena Library Foundation has made the difficult decision to cancel our treasured annual event, Taste of ‘Dena for this year. It’s simply a matter of not having the staff support we rely upon to make the event happen.

Although we have cancelled Taste of ‘Dena this year, we are still determined to fulfill our promise to the library, so your support is still needed and deeply appreciated.

We are so grateful for your generous support over the years, and we value your trust in us as a strong organization who provides innovative programming and services for the Altadena Library District.

Respectfully,
Anita Lawler, President
Altadena Library Foundation

Altadena Music Theatre Presents: Hair
Sept. 14-24 • 8pm 
Charles Farnsworth Park Amphitheater

Acclaimed 501(c)(3) non-profit theatre company Altadena Music Theatre invites you to journey through time, bringing the vibrant essence of the '60s to the present. Witness the transformative power of the iconic rock musical, Hair, as it graces the stage of the Charles Farnsworth Amphitheater. Performances are at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., Sept. 14 to 24. Tickets range from $20-45. Reserve your ticket at https://www.tixr.com/groups/altadenamusictheatre

 

American Red Cross Blood Drive
Sunday, Sept. 17 • 8am-2pm 
Altadena Seventh-day Adventist Church (2609 N. Lincoln Ave., in the gym)

Visit redcrossblood.org and enter VIDAS to schedule an appointment.

 

Altadena Heritage Hosts 100th Birthday Celebration for Mountain View Mausoleum
Sunday, Sept. 17 • 4-7:30pm 
Mountain View Mausoleum (2300 N. Marengo Avenue)

There will be:

 

  • 1920s music by Marquis and his Hollywood Howlers
  • Famous Altadenans brought back to life by re-enactors
  • Tea Dance demo with the fabulous Regina Whitcomb
  • “Our Favorite Mountain Views” student art contest
  • Gallery of Mountain View paintings by local artists
  • Delicious comestibles & select libations

Tickets are $25. Reserve yours here.

 

Altadena Poets Laureate: Poetics of Location with Mike Sonksen
Wednesday, Sept. 20 • 6-8pm 
Main Library Community Room

Come write a place poem drawing on your life experience, family history, the landscape all around you, and your imagination with this third-generation Angeleno.

 

WelbeHealth Celebrates Grandparent's Day
Friday, Sept. 22 • 10:30am-12pm 
Altadena Main Library

To RSVP, call Gheycell Flores at 626-596-2746.

 

Friends of the Altadena Library Used Book Sale
Saturday, Sept. 23 • 10am-4pm 
Main Library Parking Lot

Free English & Citizenship Classes for Aduts

Fall 2023

Zoom & In Person

Register here.

 

Sci-Fi to Sci-Fact: AI on the Big Screen

Saturday, Sept. 23

Preshow @ 11:30am • Program @ 1pm

Beckman Auditorium, CALTECH

Register here.

 

Open Mic Night
Monday, Sept. 25 • 6-7:30pm
Callisto Tea House

Conversations with Art, "So Why Is This Art?"
Monday, Sept. 25 • 7-8pm
Altadena Main Library Community Room

Altadena Station Pizza with a Deputy
Thursday, Sept. 28 • 4-6pm
Prime Pizza (1900 Allen Ave)

Altadena Poets Laureate Ode to the Land:
Writing the Heritage Poem with Shonda Buchanan Saturday, Sept. 30 • 11am-1pm
Main Library Community Room

High school students and seniors (ages 55+) are invited join Altadena Libraries for the Altadena Poets Laureate Ode to the Land Writing the Heritage Poem Workshop with poet Shonda Buchana.

 

Culture and heritage can be found in the rituals, sayings, religious practices or ceremonies your family kept, or in some cases, ignored. Using the senses and sensory details in this workshop, we will construct/write a heritage poem by unearthing and uncovering those memories hiding and locked in our everyday words, actions, interactions, and our conversation. 
 

Kids in Need Foundation Pasadena Chapter: School Supply Donation Drive
Ends Saturday, Oct. 7 • Operating hours
Collection Box at Altadena Main Library

Rotary Club of Altadena Community Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, October 7 • 8-10:30am

Grocery Outlet Altadena

Dance for Hope American

Saturday, October 7

5-9pm • William Davies Memorial Building

Join Our Updated Read Local, Shop Local Rewards Program!

Read Local, Shop Local has been revamped! This updated library rewards program motivates Altadenans to visit and “check in” with a rewards card at local participating businesses to earn exclusive library district merchandise.

Participating businesses check a box on the card for each visit and display a flyer each month. In return, we feature the business in our monthly in-library display, on our webpage, and spotlight it in an issue of our eConnect newsletter. 

 

For full details about program benefits for both library users and local businesses, visit us at www.altadenalibrary.org/shoplocal

Stop by this participating Read Local, Shop Local Business: Lucy's Restaurant

This neighborhood Mexican//American restaurant offers quick, authentic meals, dine in or to go.

Lucy's Restaurant
3029 N. Lincoln Avenue
Altadena, 91001

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Altadena Main Library

600 E. Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA  91001

Phone: (626) 798-0833

Monday & Tuesday 10:00am-8:00pm

Wednesday – Friday 10:00am-6:00pm

Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm

Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy

Center

2659 Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA  91001

Phone: (626) 798-8338

Monday – Friday 10:00am-6:00pm

 

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